RETAILOBSERVER.COM JANUARY 2022
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SPECIALTY AREAS
HABITAT
NHS' new HABITAT Pavilion resided at the main Show floor
entrance in the West Hall and consisted of three components:
HABITAT New, HABITAT Next and the HABITAT Innovation
Showcase. The HABITAT Innovation Showcase was framed by five
pillars impacting the evolution of hardware and home improvement
businesses for 2021 and beyond: Self-Service, the Extra Mile,
Health and Wellth, Trust the Process, and Safe the World. It featured
a curated selection of products from companies that are paving the
way in innovation. HABITAT New was a discovery zone for the latest
product launches and included novel products from the likes of Bear
Mountain BBQ Woods and Inventor Lady. Additionally, HABITAT
Next allowed inventors to showcase inventions that embody how the
industry can rise to meet the changes in our world – including a
series of educational seminars and pitch panels hosted by the United
Inventors Association. Key inventors included Stinger Brush Co. and
Quick Car Dry, among others.
NHS BACKYARD
The new NHS Backyard section was the place to be for much of
the Show – an outdoor component that came alive through exciting
content on the NHS Backyard Stage. Following a Welcome Back
Reception, NHS Backyard hosted a Cook-Off with Ukiah, Live
Building & Refurbishments with Make48, NHS Favorite Finds
presentations, grilling demonstrations and more. NHS Backyard
was also home to the Backyard Beer Garden where attendees
were able to gather, network and unwind.
"National Hardware Show has let the home and hardware
industry know trade shows are back and better than ever," said
Kathryn Emery, NHS Correspondent. "It was wonderful to greet
people in person, see products in action and hear from industry
leading speakers. One of my favorite areas, this year,
and every year, is NHS Backyard! The NHS Backyard stage was
constant action – from Traeger and Pit Boss chefs, to influencers
showing off their favorite finds and inventors showing how their
products work. My taste buds had the honor of judging the TikTok
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